ALBERTO VARGAS M.D.
Prescription History 1073775813
Family Medicine in San Antonio, TX
What does Dr. Vargas prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Vargas wrote 271 Medicare prescriptions for 16 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 36 prescriptions for 26 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Vargas prescribes.
Medications 16 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Texas prescribers.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Vargas wrote 36 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 20% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $3.88 per fill, versus $9.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Vargas wrote 24 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 80% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $5.46 per fill, versus $9.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Vargas wrote 23 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 29% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $7.15 per fill, versus $11.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Vargas wrote 19 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 23% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $560.85 per fill, versus $870.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Vargas wrote 18 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 14% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $4.58 per fill, versus $6.07 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Vargas wrote 18 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 17% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $1.49 per fill, versus $7.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Vargas wrote 16 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 25% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $6.07 per fill, versus $11.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Vargas wrote 16 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $33.83 per fill, versus $14.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Vargas wrote 15 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $2.08 per fill, versus $7.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Vargas wrote 14 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 15% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $8.28 per fill, versus $15.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Vargas wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 11% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $4.22 per fill, versus $25.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Vargas wrote 13 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 12% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $5.44 per fill, versus $9.74 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Vargas wrote 12 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 8% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $3.82 per fill, versus $10.05 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Vargas wrote 12 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 31% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $22.37 per fill, versus $25.74 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Vargas wrote 11 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $5.72 per fill, versus $7.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Vargas wrote 11 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 22% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $8.97 per fill, versus $18.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Vargas’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Vargas prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Vargas's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (36), Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (24) and Pantoprazole Sodium (23).
How does Dr. Vargas's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 16 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Vargas prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Texas prescriber and 15 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Vargas prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Texas prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
